Chapter 0137

Violet felt devastated, engulfed in a deep sadness.

Then, her phone unexpectedly rang. She glanced at it, half–expecting Lucius, but saw Oliver’s

name instead.

Knowing Oliver’s call wouldn’t bring good news, she decided not to answer.

Oliver didn’t call again. Instead, a different number appeared.

Violet answered tentatively. “Hello, Ms. Violet. I’m Mr. Wickham’s driver. Could you please come

to Island Cafe?”

Although puzzled, Violet recognized the driver’s number and voice.

She prepared herself, and informed Naomi before leaving.

Instead of the driver, her father met her at Island Cafe.

The sight of him caused Violet’s heart to ache sharply. She pondered the meaning behind her

father contacting her through his driver.

Patrick sat in a private booth, his face somber and devoid of any emotion upon seeing Violet. He

didn’t even bother to greet her.

Violet was unsettled, yet there was a small sense of relief that her father cared enough to meet

her.

Her anger and resentment quietly melted away as she softly called out, “Dad.”

Patrick, without a word, stood up and raised his hand.

Slap!

In a swift motion, he slapped her face.

fathom what she had

is to repay you for all the kindness I’ve shown

he announced coldly.

weekly against the wall, feeling a

purpose in

slap.

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vision. Her heart shattered into

She bit her lip, wanting to question him, but her voice was too hoarse to speak.

Her father…

Violet gave Patrick a look of disapproval before softly addressing

Boss!”

with a

exited the

room for an unknown amount of time. Her tears flowed

following day, Violet arrived at the office, the mark of the slap visible on her face.

entering, she encountered Emily.

on her face, and said concernedly, “Oh, Violet, your

shrugged and

work, watched with a conflicted look in his eyes,

silent.

going to meet

who hit her?”

was overjoyed on the inside. She had long wanted to slap Violet herself.

have said those things about

“It’s not your fault.”

her face, and whispered, “I feel

reaction contrasted sharply with Violet’s indifferent demeanor, reinforcing Oliver’s belief

the

concluded that a girl lacking self–respect and dignity wasn’t worthy of his affection. He resolved not to dwell

inside, or you’ll be late,” he gently prompted

sense of glee upon seeing Violet standing at a

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mother–daughter duo had spent the night worrying about Patrick’s intentions

their answer. Strangely, Emily found Violet’s

abuzz with whispers

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